What's The Best Attractions In Beijing?

Beijing Brief

Beijing, the heart of China, is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm, not only the 'Nation's Best' but also the 'World's Best'. On the other hand, as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ancient city presented her best fashion fascination to the world.

Top Attractions:

• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Summer Palace

Once a summer retreat for emperors, this 290-acre park is still a retreat for the crowd-weary tourist, who can relax here or stroll around ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, stopping occasionally at a shop or tea-house.
Attraction type Parks; Castles; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Biking Trails; Monuments/ Statues
Distance 9.7 miles from city center

• The Great Wall

Stretching more than 5,000 kilometers in length, China’s greatest ancient fortification was built over a period of two thousand years. Construction of the first section began between the 7th and 6th century BC and the last work was completed between the 14th and 17th centuries.want to visit Mutianyu Great wall with me ?please searching my home page on Google bestbeijingtours
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance 37.8 miles from city center

• Forbidden City (Imperial Palace)

Forbidden City

Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this huge palace complex was built in the 15th century and later extensively renovated and restored during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Museums
Distance 1.3 miles from city center

• Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

Kubla Khan in 1260 took up residence in this palace, which today is a 168-acre park filled with historic buildings, restaurants and a lake.
Attraction type Parks; Bodies of Water; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 1.8 miles from city center

• Beijing Capital Museum

Fantastic building filled with exhibitions and amazing displays. 5 floors of unique Chinese art not to be missed.
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 3.5 miles from city center

Jingshan Park

• Jingshan Park (Yingshan Gongyuan)

On Sundays particularly this park is full of community activities. You are welcome to join in if you wish. There are community singing groups (You need Mandarin for that, but sheets with the words...
Attraction type Parks; Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 1.5 miles from city center

• Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park) 

 Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest.

Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Parks
Distance 1.5 miles from city center